BPM109_Contract Administration_Set3

Front

Which of the following is NOT a reason for subcontracting?

• To rely on the subcontractor's knowledge and skills.
• To outsource the risk to the subcontractor.
• To lighten the main contractor's workload.
• To allow the Main Contractor to concentrate his resources on the construction of the building shell.

Back

To lighten the main contractor's workload.

Front

An ____________ occurs where an original contracting party transfers only contractual rights but not his obligations.

Back

assignment

Front

The "doctrine of privity" means that a third party can take the contracting parties for court action.

Back

False

Front

A type of subcontracting that involves a novation process is called _________.

Back

designated subcontracting

Front

Is a main contractor responsible for the performance of all his subcontractors except designated subcontractors?

Back

False

Front

The identities of the designated subcontractors are known in the tender document.

Back

True

Front

Nominated subcontractors are chosen after the main contract is awarded.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following is NOT a valid ground to object to the nomination of a subcontractor under the SIA form of contract?

Back

It is rumored that the Sub-contractor is facing financial difficulty.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a valid ground for a Contractor to object to the nomination of a NSC? The fact that the NSC is not reliable., The NSC is rumoured to be financially unstable., The fact that the NSC is financially unstable. , The fact that the NSC is technically not competent.

Back

The NSC is rumoured to be financially unstable.

Front

Under the SIA form of contract, can a main contractor object to the appointment of designated subcontractors?

Back

False